CG Ahmed Mustapha remembered for remarkable leadership, dedication

Colleagues and other Nigerians have described the late former Comptroller-General of the Nigeria Customs Service, Dr Ahmed Aliyu Mustapha, as a person who had remarkable leadership, dedication and invaluable contributions to the country. The Comptroller General of Customs, Bashir Adewale Adeniyi, described Mustapha, who died at the age of 76 years, as one who “will […]

Colleagues and other Nigerians have described the late former Comptroller-General of the Nigeria Customs Service, Dr Ahmed Aliyu Mustapha, as a person who had remarkable leadership, dedication and invaluable contributions to the country.

The Comptroller General of Customs, Bashir Adewale Adeniyi, described Mustapha, who died at the age of 76 years, as one who “will be remembered for his remarkable leadership, dedication, and invaluable contributions to the growth and modernisation of the Service.”

Similarly, Governor Ahmadu Fintiri of Adamawa State described the deceased as a man of service, dignity and duty whose legacy will live on in the heart of the people of Adamawa.

“A man of service, dignity and duty whose legacy will live on. My prayers are with Lamido Adamawa, the Mustapha royal family and all who mourn him. May Allah grant him Aljannah Firdaus,” Fintiri wrote.

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Mustapha, who was the elder brother of the Lamido of Adamawa, Alhaji Muhammadu Aliyu Mustapha, also held the traditional title of Sardauna Adamawa.

He joined the Customs Service as a cadet officer and rose through the ranks until he was appointed Comptroller-General in 1999.

His tenure was notable for intensified anti-smuggling operations and participation in several national task forces against economic sabotage.

Mustapha was, in 1988, honoured with the Ministerial Award for Outstanding Performance.

Mustapha retired from the Service in December 2003 after more than 30 years of active duty.

Until his death, he remained an influential figure in the Customs community and a respected voice in the Adamawa Emirate.